13 km Rafting and 2x250m Zipline Over the Sava — Bled Adventure Guide
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate — you should be comfortable paddling for short bursts, getting in/out of the raft, and walking a short uphill to the zipline.
Overview
A 13 km rafting run on the Sava ends with two 250 m ziplines over the river — a full-throttle half-day that pairs playful rapids with a sky-high finish. Perfect for active travelers based in Bled, this outing mixes technical coaching with accessible thrills.
13 km Rafting and 2x250m Zipline Over the Sava — Bled Adventure Guide
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You push off from the riverbank and the Sava takes charge — cool, bright water that cuts through the Gorenjska foothills with a steady patience. At first the raft slides through wide, glassy pools, the Pleiades of bubbles sparkling as oars dip and lift. Then the river narrows and the tempo changes: playful, splashy rapids send the bow up and down, laughter ricocheting off limestone walls. After 13 kilometers of river running you haul ashore, breath hot from exertion and cold from the water, and then climb a short forest track to a pair of 250-meter ziplines that span the river. From that cable the valley flattens beneath you — green fields, a ribbon of river, and the alpine teeth of the Karawanks in the distance.
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Adventure Tips
Wear secure water shoes
Shoes with a closed toe and good grip will stay on during swims and protect your feet from rocks; sandals are not recommended.
Bring a small dry bag
Protect your phone and snacks: a 5–10L dry bag fits essentials and clips to a guide’s raft if needed.
Time for cooler flows
If you prefer livelier rapids, book in late spring when snowmelt raises the Sava; for warmer swims and calmer water choose mid-summer.
Tell the operator about medical limits
Declare any back issues, pregnancy, or recent surgeries when booking — the operator restricts participation for safety.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Common kingfisher
- Brown trout
History
The Sava has been a trade and travel artery for centuries; the valley’s mills and bridges date back to the Austro-Hungarian period when timber and grain flowed downstream.
Conservation
Operators often follow river stewardship practices like limiting group sizes and avoiding sensitive banks; pack out all waste and follow guide instructions to minimize impact.
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Recommended Gear
Closed-toe water shoes
Grip and protection for wet rocks and raft decks — the operator’s neoprene boots may not fit all sizes.
summer specific
Lightweight dry bag (5–10L)
Keeps phone, wallet and snacks dry during the river portion and onshore transfer to the zipline.
Quick-dry layers and towel
A quick-dry shirt and a warm layer for post-raft cooling in spring or early summer.
spring specific
Sunscreen and a brimmed cap
Sun protection is important on exposed stretches and while waiting for the zipline.
summer specific